Best paved trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park
The Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park was the first nature park in Eastern Bavaria and the fourth in Germany. The park also received the VIABONO license as a quality nature park.
Founded in 1975, the park was expanded in 1998 to include the Hessenreuther and Manteler Wald nature parks, giving it its current size of 138,000 hectares.
The park's landscape is characterized by its diversity and large areas of forest. 500 meters lie between the lowest point in the Naab valley near Luhe and the 901 m high Entenbühl near Flossenbürg on the border with the Czech Republic
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- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·41.9 mi·Est. 16.5–18 hrFrom Etzenricht via Oberwildenau to Luhe to Pfreimd. On to Trausnitz, past the Pfreimdtalsperre and along the lake. Then it's about 4 km. with an average gradient of 8% and a maximum of 12% uphill to the high reservoir. Back via Weinried, Tanzmühle, Preppach. Woppenhof, Schwarzberg, Matzlersberg with max. 12% gradient. On to Seibertshof and Luhe am Forst. From Oberwildenau back to the starting point in Etzenricht.
- 1.1 (2)·Moderate·50.5 mi·Est. 20–22 hrVaried road bike tour in the Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, Bavaria. From Etzenricht you cycle via Mitterhoell, Lerau and the Rabenleite reservoir to the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park. The way back is through the valleys of the Pfreimd and the Naab. On the way you pass train stations again and again, so that the train can be taken back if necessary. Highlights of the route: - Rabenleite reservoir - Pfreimd - Trausnitz reservoir - Trausnitz im Tal Castle - Naab Valley
- Hard·103.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+Official route of the Pirker Zoigltour from 2019. This daunting route is a test of endurance and determination and follows the challenging 175-kilometer course of the annual RTF Pirker Zoigltour through the picturesque Upper Palatinate in Bavaria. The route covers enormous distances and thousands of meters of elevation gain on mostly paved and well-maintained forest roads, requiring excellent fitness and careful planning. The journey takes you through the heart of the Upper Palatinate, the...
- Hard·128.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+Official route for the Pirker Grenzerfahrung cycling marathon. The official route of the "Pirker Grenzerfahrung" 2019 represents a major endurance test in the Upper Palatinate. Starting from Pirk, this road bike course leads through the hilly topography of the Upper Palatinate Forest and crosses the national border into the Czech Bohemian Forest (Český les). The profile is characterized by constant ups and downs, overcoming several meters of altitude without being dominated by extremely...
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Where is the best paved trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best paved trail to hike in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is RTF Pirker Zoigltour 2019 – 45er Strecke, which has a 5.0 star rating from 1 reviews. This trail is 29.7 mi long with an elevation gain of 2,408 ft.
What is the longest paved trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park is Pirker Border Experience Cycling Marathon 2019. This trail is estimated to be 128.6 mi long.
How many paved trails are in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
There are 10 paved trails in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park.These paved trails have an average 3.3-star ratingfrom 5 AllTrails community reviews.
Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Northern Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park?
Pirker Border Experience Cycling Marathon 2019 has the most elevation gain for paved trails with 13,805 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is RTF Pirker Zoigltour 2019 – 170 Route, which has 10,997 ft of elevation gain.
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